Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 100 - Part 2 7 October 2015
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Bronze enkolpion (reliquary cross). Circa 7th-9th centuries. (42x94mm, 59.46 g). One face decorated with figure of the crucified Christ, fully draped, His arms supported by two facing busts; additional bust above and below. Opposite face decorated with figure of the Virgin, orans; facing bust in each arm. Light scrape across Christ's chest, a hint of smoothing. A choice specimen with an attractive green patina. Pin, hinge, and suspension loop all intact.
From the Joan Wilde Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 2052.
From the Joan Wilde Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 2052.